ESRB Lists Gang Beasts for PS5

The Entertainment Software Rating Board added an entry naming Gang Beasts for PlayStation 5 in its North American database. The listing was noticed online while the game remains playable on current-generation consoles through backward compatibility.

Gang Beasts was developed by Boneloaf and first released for PlayStation 4 in 2017. Double Fine originally published the game; Boneloaf acquired the publishing rights in 2020. The ESRB entry gives no release date or other launch details.

The entry does not constitute an announcement from Boneloaf or the rights holder. The developer and the rights holder have not issued a statement confirming a native PS5 port or any upgrade policy for existing PS4 owners.

The official description of the game reads: “Gang Beasts is a silly multiplayer party game with surly gelatinous characters, brutal slapstick fight sequences, and absurd hazardous environments, set in the mean streets of Beef City.”

The title focuses on multiplayer play with local and online modes; single-player content is limited. Players can customize characters and compete in melee mode or team up in gang mode against other groups.

At launch the game received mixed reviews from critics. Current active online player counts on console versions are not publicly available.

Some observers have suggested a native PS5 release could include a free upgrade for PS4 owners, but there is no confirmation of upgrade pricing or entitlements. The ESRB listing shows support for the PS5 platform but does not confirm launch timing, additional features or upgrade terms. Further details will depend on an official announcement from the developer or rights holder.